Hope & Wholeness
Wholeness, to me, is about integrating all the parts of who we are, including our stories, struggles, faith, and hope. In these posts, I’m sharing the practices and reflections that help me live with more intention, compassion, and courage. Come walk with me.
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Brighten Your Mood: 5 Natural Treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder
For many, the winter months can bring on periods of increased depression. Fortunately, there are evidence-based, drug-free treatments to help relieve symptoms and improve your mood.
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3 Reasons to Slow Down in Life
Life is like a never ending game of Mario-Kart. We're all zooming around in our own cars, pumping out productivity in the name of individualism and self-sufficiency. To my fellow exhausted racer, here are some reasons for us to slow down.
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Zephaniah 3: God Delights in Us
No, God is not chronically angry or mad with you. In fact, our Lord delights in us and rejoices over us in song. Read about these beautiful truths found in Zephaniah 3
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A Prayer for Perfectionism
A call for help, a prayer for perfectionism, written for anyone feeling the weight of unreachable standards or burdened by perceived failures
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Being God’s Beloved: A 6 Step Christian Mindfulness Meditation
A Christian mindfulness meditation incorporating Scripture, guided imagery, and other mindfulness practices to encourage integration between our minds, bodies, and spirits.
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Thyroid and Mental Health: Don’t Neglect This Vital Organ
A call to remember the thyroid, and consider ways to nurture this somewhat neglected, yet vital organ
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A Collect for Renewal of Life
A Collect Renewal of Life A collect is a simply a “prayer for the people.” It is a prayer that gathers the collective requests and petitions of a people worshiping together. When we can’t find the words to express what we need, thankfully we can join in the prayers…
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Give Yourself Permission to Be Imperfect
As you create more space for imperfection in your life, you may find, like me, that the world continues to orbit, the job is still there, your family still loves you, and your dogs — they really don't care. The "worst" rarely happens, and if anything, you're freer to…
